When do you want to retire?

Discussion in 'Investor Psychology & Mindset' started by D.T., 27th Nov, 2015.

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When do you want to retire?

  1. Already have

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  2. 1 yr

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  3. 2 yr

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  4. 5 yr

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  5. 10 yr

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  6. 20 yr

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  7. Never

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  1. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    So we've heard in the other thread where we want to retire.

    The question now is, when do you want to retire?

    Already have? In 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 years? Never?
     
  2. Hodor

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    My goal is to be able to retire, don't think I will when I can, just reduce hours for increased time to spend doing what I want. Still 15 to 20 years away from the lifestyle I would want in retirement. Happy doing what I'm doing these days so no rush.
     
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  3. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    Converted it to a poll so you can vote and discuss :)
     
  4. Ace in the Hole

    Ace in the Hole Well-Known Member

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    Definition of - Retire, please.
     
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  5. Art Vandelay

    Art Vandelay Well-Known Member

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    I voted 20 years.. but that may throw out the results because of my age. 20 years will make me early 40's - which I believe will be achievable given my current plan.
    Retire in mind is being able to go without paid work indefinitely and live comfortably off passive income - although I imagine I will be working for myself part time by that stage.
     
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  6. Ace in the Hole

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    My definition would be:
    To be able to do whatever you desire to do, whilst having the financial capacity to do so ad infinitum, without ever having to work for money again.

    I'm choosing 1 year due to winding up current business commitments.
     
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  7. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    I'm happy for each person to use their own definition :)
     
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  8. Ace in the Hole

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    Slightly edited mine, buy yeah, everybody would have their own variation on definition.
     
  9. Wall Street

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    As an employee, the aim is retirement by 40 (11 years). A bit of work, but do-able.

    As far as properties go, I don't see any end in sight (I consider investment to be a 'job' as well as a passion).
     
  10. Blacky

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    I ticked 2years.

    In reality it will be closer to 3-4 (you didnt give me that option).
    I didnt tick 5, as that is a mental image I simply wont entertain.

    I will be a touch over 35 (missing my goal of retire by 35).

    Blacky
     
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  11. Johnny Cashflow

    Johnny Cashflow Well-Known Member

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    I picked 5 years

    Not sure if I will though it would be too boring as I don't like spending money.

    But I would like to be in a position to retire in 5 years time
     
  12. Bayview

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    I want to retire.....about 10 years ago.
     
  13. sash

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    I picked 5 years...that will make me 53.5 years of age....
     
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  14. sanj

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    If i sold out if everything and put it into something simple and income generating I could probably retire next year but dont see myself ever doing nothing and certainly not in the next 5 to 10 years. I enjoy what I do too much and there are so many things I want to do I haven't even started yet.

    The fun times have a long way to go yet
     
  15. joel

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    I want the option to retire as soon as possible.
     
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    Having choices in life...nice:)
     
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  17. See Change

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    Never

    Cliff
     
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  18. Biz

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    When the kids are independent. I haven't even finished reproducing yet so I am in for the long haul...
     
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    I used to say between 50 and 60 but with recent health issues (Cancer but all good, they chopped it out and now Chemo is cleaning up anything left behind) I am realising that life is too precious to spend it working, I ticked 5 years but I would like to make it three, I am 40 years old currently.

    See I always thought of myself as bullet proof and immortal, now I know that time may well be limited, I want to spend every day walking hand in hand on the beach with my wife, that to me is something I could spend the rest of my life doing very happily :).
     
  20. ellejay

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    I resigned from my job this month but see it more like a mini retirement. I can't imagine not doing anything at all work wise for the rest of my life. I like the challenge, routine and social aspects of work. My plan is to eventually go back to casual part time stuff when I get bored with being on holiday. Combined with rental income that should provide the best of both worlds.
     
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